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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,483.48, 15,846.06 and 7,008.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,483.48, 15,846.06 and 7,008.33 is: 9,670.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,483.48 : 15,846.06 = 7,008.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,483.48/15,846.06 = 7,008.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,483.48x = 15,846.06 × 7,008.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,483.48x = 111,054,503.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,054,503.38/11,483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.80

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